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Getty ImagesThe All England Open is both the world’s oldest tournament and arguably the most famous as it begins its 31th year at the Arena Birmingham.
It’s the end of an era as England’s Greg and Jenny Mairs’ careers came to a close in the mixed doubles quarter-finals. The pair announced their intention to call time prior to the competition and won two matches at this year’s edition of the prestigious badminton tournament.
Elsewhere, two-time Olympic champion Victor Axelsen and defending champion Jonatan Christie have both already crashed out of the men’s event, but world number one Shi Yuqi is among the favourites.
In the women’s singles, South Korea’s An Se Young, who enters as top seed, will begin her bid to reclaim the crown she won in 2023.
